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Fast Financial Facts: Brush Up on the Latest Quick Money Tips
February 28th 2017This month's topics include revisiting the tried-and-true investing strategy of buy-and-hold; fixed-income options for retirement; asset-protection strategies; and how cognitive bias can stock portfolios. Catch up on financial advice from Dentist's Money Digest's team of experts.
The Best and Worst Domestic Airlines
February 28th 2017Find out which domestic airlines took off as winners and which ones were grounded as losers. The study compared airlines based on factors that included price, comfort, route size, involuntary bumping as well as baggage and change fees. Do low-cost carriers rate high and do airlines with pricier airfare rate low?
Oral Health America Receives $668,000 Grant to Help Elderly
February 28th 2017The DentaQuest foundation has awarded Oral Health America with a $668,000 grant to better address the oral health needs of older Americans. OHA will use the money to bolster its Wisdom Tooth Project, which helps educate older adults and their caregivers about oral health. The group will also use the grant to connect older Americans with dental services.
Conflict Can Damage a Practice Professionally and Financially
February 27th 2017Unresolved conflict can have a significant impact on a dental practice's image and productivity. Recognizing conflict and addressing it early on are the keys to avoiding serious problems down the road. Sharon Dolak, MDR, R.D.H., explains how to make that happen.
Top-Rated Cities to Visit in the United States
February 27th 2017Get travel inspiration for spring and summer getaways in the U.S. from Travel & Leisure's list of the World's Best Awards. Charleston, South Carolina, ended up among the top-ranked cities, as did several other Southern destinations. Find out where your favorite destinations landed on the list.
New Study Shows Dental Benefits Influence Children's Dental Needs
February 27th 2017A new study published in the Journal of the American Dental Association highlights how access to dental insurance affects the likelihood of a child receiving dental care. Researchers looked at frequency of dental care visits to determine if a child's oral-health needs were being met. Children with unmet dental needs were defined as those who did not receive needed dental care within the past year due to financial reasons.
Chicago Midwinter Meeting: 5 Ways to Turn On the New Patient Faucet
February 27th 2017It's always possible to bring new patients into your dental practice. You just need to use the right marketing approach. That was the message of Michael Abernathy, D.D.S., during his continuing education session at the Chicago Midwinter Meeting last week. According to Abernathy, the key to successful marketing is to make sure that the proper practices are in place before you begin.
The DMD Top 5 for the Week Ending Feb. 24
February 25th 2017Discover which states have the best oral health. Make your next trip a bit easier with handy travel apps. Find out about a bizarre dental crime in Minnesota. Improve your marketing efforts to reach Millennials. And prepare for this year's Hinman Dental Meeting in Atlanta, Georgia.
More Great Deals for Spring, Summer Travel
February 25th 2017Stretch your travel budget by taking advantage of airline and cruise deals. The deep discounts apply to spring and summer travel. The caveat: You must book almost immediately. The reward: a flight to Europe for $65 or a 7-day Mediterranean cruise for $549.
Chicago Midwinter Meeting: 5 Ways to Stop Cyber Crime in its Tracks
February 24th 2017Pat Little, D.D.S., president of Dental Risk Concepts LLC, encouraged attendees of his continuing education session at the Chicago Midwinter Meeting to be proactive about their practice's data security on Friday, Feb. 25. I have seen many dental practices hit with fines in the $50,000-$100,000 range for a breach, he said. Those breaches can also result in censure from state dental boards.
DMD Check-Up: What the 'Singing Dentist's' Viral Video Teaches Us
February 24th 2017A U.K. dentist's viral video of an Ed Sheeran parody takes the internet by storm. What can dentists learn from this? It serves as a guide for tweaking your approach to social media and marketing. Plus, a celebrity dentist surrenders her license, and a Texas dentist has created a mobile dental office to better serve his community. Find out what other dental news stories are the buzz in the industry this week.
